Monthly Archives: November 2011
‘Eat or Heat’ a campaign to help carers in the grip of fuel poverty
Carers and those they look after are often the hardest hit by rising energy costs
29/11/2011
A HARROGATE charity has “switched on” its new campaign offering a lifeline to the growing number of unpaid carers in the grip of fuel poverty – as new figures reveal that as many as 80 lives may be lost across the district as a result.
The initiative launched by Carers’ Resource has a stark message – “Eat or Heat”. But the hard-hitting theme is designed to highlight how spiralling gas and electric bills are adding to the plight of those looking after loved ones across the district.
Latest research reveals that around one-in-five households in the Harrogate district suffer from fuel poverty – when at least 10 per cent of income is spent on fuel.
Thousands of disabled people will no longer lose the mobility component of DLA
News that thousands of disabled people will no longer lose the mobility component of disability living allowance
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Mencap responds to news that thousands of disabled people will no longer lose the mobility component of disability living allowance
Mencap, Leonard Cheshire Disability and Sense have been leading campaigning on the issue of Disability Living Allowance mobility component.
Norwich Carers Forum event for Carers Rights Day
NORWICH EVENT TO HELP CARERS WITH MONEY MATTERS
Carers Rights Day, 2nd December 2011
Thousands of people living in Norfolk look after sick and disabled relatives at home, and may be missing out on vital benefits and support.
Carers can find out more by attending a special Carers Rights Day event organised by Norwich and District Carers Forum on Friday 2nd December at The Charing Cross Centre in Norwich from 1.30-3.30pm.
